English Language Requirements

Understanding the many requirements for studying at University can be very confusing. This is why at Cardiff Metropolitan, the International Office consider a number of recognised Secure English Language Tests (SELTS) which are supported by the UKBA for entry to the UK.

The table below compares some of the tests that we consider for entry to our courses, however we also accept the Cambridge ESOL tests and those English language qualifications accepted by the UK Borders Agency. A full list of these tests can be found on their website at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/new-approved-english-tests.pdf

Course Level	IELTS	TOEFL	Pearsons
Foundation	4.5 overall with no sub score lower than 4.0	Overall – 42 Reading - 4 Listening - 9 Speaking - 16 Writing - 13	Overall – 37 Reading – 36 Speaking – 36 Listening –36 Writing - 36
Undergraduate	6.0 overall with no sub score lower than 5.5	Overall – 72 Reading – 18 Speaking - 20 Listening - 17 Writing - 17	Overall - 52 Reading - 51 Speaking - 51 Listening - 51 Writing - 51
Postgraduate	6.0 overall with no sub score lower than 5.5	Overall - 72 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Listening - 17 Writing - 17	Overall – 52 Reading – 51 Speaking – 51 Listening – 51 Writing - 51
Courses requiring higher level	6.5 overall with no sub sub score lower than 5.5	Overall – 75 Reading – 18 Speaking - 20 Listening - 17 Writing - 17	Overall – 60 Reading – 51 Speaking – 51 Listening – 51 Writing - 51

If you require any further guidance on whether the University will accept your qualification then please email our Admissions team at International@cardiffmet.ac.uk.　

TOEFL DI Code
For those students wishing to have their TOEFL scores sent directly to the University, Cardiff Metropolitan's DI Code is: 0064.

Foundation and English Language courses
Cardiff Metropolitan are pleased to offer students the opportunity to improve their English Language skills through a number of pre-sessional and foundation courses. Full details and entry requirements please contact the English Language Training Centre (ELTC).